Published 12:13 IST, August 7th 2020

Ben Stokes falls for rare duck after scorcher from Mohammad Abbas; watch video

Day 2 of the first Test of the England vs Pakistan 2020 series saw a rare duck for Ben Stokes, as the batsman perished to a Mohammad Abbas delivery.

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Pakistan ended Day 2 of first England vs Pakistan 2020 Test comfortably on top. A career-best innings from Shan Masood was followed by a fiery performance by Pakistani fast bowlers, as y dismantled  English top-order. One of best moments from Day 2 involved Ben Stokes and Mohammad Abbas, with pacer beating dismissing in-form batsman for a rare duck.

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England vs Pakistan 2020 Day 2 roundup: Shan Masood 150 highlight of day

A lot went right for Pakistan on Day 2 of England vs Pakistan 2020 clash. After resuming ir innings on Thursday morning, Babar Azam failed to add to his overnight score as he perished to a James Anderson delivery early. However, it was Shan Masood who was star of show, batting for nearly eight hours and showing tremendous ability to adapt throughout innings. His innings, supported admirably by Shadab Khan meant that Pakistan scored 326 in first innings.

After Shan Masood show, it was Pakistani bowlers who got better of English batsmen, using new ball effectively. Pakistani pacer Mohammad Abbas was particularly potent, picking up wickets of Sibley and Stokes as England ended day tottering at 92/4.

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Mohammad Abbas scorcher dismisses Ben Stokes

When it came to Pakistan’s bowling, it was Mohammad Abbas who stepped up with a peach of a delivery to dismiss in-form Ben Stokes. Batting outside crease to negate chances of an LBW, Ben Stokes failed to deal with a great delivery from Mohammad Abbas, as English batsman got out for a rare duck. Bowling from around wicket, Mohammad Abbas used  scrambled seam effectively to draw Ben Stokes forward. 

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Getting some late away movement, Mohammad Abbas’ delivery mand to beat Ben Stokes' bat, kissing off stump to dismiss all-rounder. It was a rare duck for Ben Stokes, his first in England after 50 innings and his first overall since 2017. With wicket, it looks like Mohammad Abbas-Ben Stokes duel will be one of highlights of England vs Pakistan 2020 series. According to Cricviz, Mohammad Abbas has w dismissed Ben Stokes twice in 12 balls, conceding  runs against batsman. 

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Eng vs Pak live streaming information

ENG vs PAK live streaming in India will be available to viewers on Sony Sports Network. ENG vs PAK live streaming would also be available on Sony LIV from 3.30 PM IST for Day 3 on Friday. For ENG vs PAK live scores, fans can check official England Cricket and Pakistan Cricket Twitter p as well. Eng vs Pak live scores can also be found on FanCode.

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12:13 IST, August 7th 2020